Which activity is part of a violence prevention program?

• A. Increase staffing and training
• B. Ignore warning signs
• C. Identify risk factors and develop mitigation strategies
• D. Restrict reporting of incidents

Answer: (C)

A core focus of violence prevention is proactive risk assessment and intervention. Identifying risk factors and then developing mitigation strategies targets what could lead to violence and puts concrete steps in place to reduce that risk. By recognizing warning signs, high-risk situations, and contributing factors, a program can implement targeted actions—such as de-escalation training for staff, clear reporting and response procedures, safety planning, and environmental adjustments—to prevent incidents before they occur.

Increasing staffing and training is helpful for overall safety but is a broader, less targeted measure than identifying specific risks and planning mitigations. Ignoring warning signs and restricting reporting run counter to prevention and safety efforts, as they hide risk and obstruct timely intervention.